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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26
TIE INDIANS OF CANADA.
REASONS FOR THEIR PEACEFUL
RELATIONS WITH THE BRITISH.
Their LccaI >tribution-Al Game from
the Far NoTthwr>t - Most of Them
Trace Rack ~ the Athabasca Basin.
Curiositi.> OF Tribal Relations,

'f'l,Al \ ''tI'7~ IsiN'lt'Dtt
WINNrrEU, Man. March ls-Much has
been SAID # the faithful Indians and
wise Indian policy" Of the British how the
agents always kept faith with the Indians,
and the Indians were always satisfied; how
"our great mother" tthe queenl il worshiped
In the wICwan,S and her representatives halied
as demi-od,. how the mobile Reds are never
deceived OF starved or left naked. and what
a lovely success the whole system Is 80
have done my iuqUi>itorial hest 10 get TO the
roots and grounds Of the matter: and for con
venieucc sake will give the conclusion first.
The comparative success of the British In
dian polcy is due, in a small degree, TO
superior honesty and management, and al
most entirely 10 circumstances which could
not exist in the United States and could not
now be reproduced in Canada. These are:
The vast extent of game bearing country to
a smaller number of Indians; the lavish
abundance of fish in the far north and placid
disposition of the fish eaters the long, cold
winters rendering campaigns in the Indian
method impossible; the absence Of those vast
deserts and rugged mountains which make
our southwestern territories the refuge Of
outlaws and savHEes, and above all. probably
more than all other causes combined, the i'm
menSe value of these northern furs, which
have made every trading post haven OF
bliss 10 the Indian hunter and the life Of
every skilled Indian of great value TO the
traders Ii the PuritanS could have estab-
lished factory" at Plymouth and posA
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26

The following items regarding the progress
of work on the Panama canal are Of interest
Twenty thousand men are on the isthmus; 4l5
miles Of special railroad have been built; IA,
U1 cars, - steamers, no vessels J04 small
iron works, f. drags, 50 herculean excavat-
ors, 36 powerful perfOrators, and +6s i'm
mense pumping engines are at work Light
for night work is supplied by 700 lamps, and
l15 engines are constantly engaged. Boston
Transcript
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26

Gun makers record with satisfaction that
not one Of the Rodman guns has ever been
exploded, even though the pressure goes as
high as 100000 pounds to the square inch
The endurance ranges from 800 to 24OO
rounds. The average pressure in krupps
guns is $4,000 pounds to the square inch
Boston Budget
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26

a writer on free
trade and kindred
topics, enjoys TIE
distinction, besides
that Of being a live
country journalist,
of being the@oung-
est postmaster hold
ing a presidential
OFFICE in ( h e
country. He re
ceived his commits
sion in 1855, when
but - Years old.
He is a La Porte
boy and began his
journalistic career
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26

CREE SCOUT IN CANADIAN SERVICE
every hundred miles or more TO the Missis-
sippi, and left the Indian free to range. with
an assurance that by one lucky catch-a few
beavers, two or three otters or one black fox
he could buy luxuries for a winter, and il
this condition could have continued century
before white settlements encrOaChed on the
savages. there would have been no King
Philips War" But the Puritans had a
totally different mission Yet with all these
advantages Canada has seen some rather
bloody Indian wars, and even as l write the
politics OF this province are embittered by re-
examinations on the death Of Louis Riel and
the causes of the Metis rebellion.
All the Indians of British America ex-
Guiding the detached EsquimauK Of the
islands, number l29, ,525; and at the irst dis
coveries they were located as follows: All
that vast region east of Hudson's bay and
the Ottawa WAS occupied by the Algonquins
pronounced Al-goa-kinl, but their many sub
divisions finally grew into separate tribes,
such as the Alnalicites, Of Quebec, aud the
Micmacs, OF Nova Scotia and New Bruins
wick. West of the Algonquins were their
kindred and usual allies, the Hurons; and q
destructive war between them and the Iro-
NuIi>, VI -NtN VI
and almost destroyed the infant colony. or
the great Huron nation many fragments sur
vive as local tribes, and among them are set
tied most of the refugeei Indians from the
United States; so We find in Ontario Canada
Vest the Moravians, Of the Thames; the
Mississaquas c'Big Black Snakes'1. Of Mud
lake; the Mohawks, of Quinte; the Wyan-
dots, of Anderdon, and the Six Nations, on
Grand river. As the said nations" only
number S,2l6, it is plain they are but a rem
nant OF the great confederation OF New
York
West of the Hurons we find the great vii
derness OF brush and rocks, extending from
Superior northwest TO Nelson's river, which
appears to have been from time immemorial
the breeding ground of untamable savages
Perhaps it was filed by the outcasts a.
criminals Of all other tribes, who formed
class like that known in our far west as dog
soldiers But In this wilderness are now no
hostile indians, and here and there fertile
tracts have been discovered. After crossing
the -divide" and getting well down on the
streams which flow northwest into Hudson's
bay, We find the "Swampies" or Swamp
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26

BVKEN 5. WASSON as one Of the cdl-
tors of The la Porte Progress at the age Of 10.
Among Mr.. WasSon's literary efforts may be
mentioned strong free trade article printed
In The Chicago Current two years ago in
answer to Gen. James S Brisbin, who bad
espoused the protection cause.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26

The oellai stairway is clearly indicated, as
going down parallel ~ the kitchen stair and
under the front stairs. The cellar in this
house would bc under the kitchen stairway
and the reception hall, that is, it would occupy
all OF one side of the house
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26

Abstract1y, we do not believe i'll laws TO
force men To behave themselves But con-
cretely, men must be helped 10 do right if
they won't do 30 Of their own accord-Ths
Earth
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26
Buren, 8. wasson.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, March 22.-Buren
s. Wasson, Of La Porte, Iowa, who is
beginning TO win for himself a name as
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26

There are oIly two professional p1ze
fighters in Italy.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26

A birds head dinner party was a unique en-
tertalnment in Paris. Each guest had u col
ffure representing the head of bird, an owl,
IA turtleiove and other birds. The most ele-
giant was that of peacock. with crest. repre-
sented by an aigrette in diamonds, emeralds
and saphires Sc Chicago Times
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26
Very Convenient for the Boys.

Among those in attendance at the recent
g. A. r. enCampment i'll ST. Paul was a
middle aged man who was doing a thriving
business in arranging badges for those i'll at
tendance He had box in which he kept
q large number Of slips Of paper upon which
were the names Of various companies, regi
meuts and divisions Then, when some man
would want badge, he would take from the
box tiny envelope, select the company de-
sired and the necessary figures, stick them
upon the narrow piece of ribbon forming the
badge. and, quickly rubbing them down with
a cloth upon a heated iron, the badge was
completed. He told me that he had been the
means of getting together very many men
who would otherwise not have met. and who
thus were enabled 10 exchange facts and in
cidents in their historic happenings since they
met in the days Of the rebellion. The badge
brought them-Poneer Press Listener
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-26
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and
indianapolis Railway.


indianapolis Railway.
GOING KAsr.
Night 80 am
IL New u ork d Boston Express. :. S5 an
Cleveland i Eastern EIpress..-...-.-.. 3.+1 pm
New York Limited Ell s.45 pm
GOING SOUTH.
SlSuI :. . am
z Spg., Gin. x Wes. EN .......... SIS am
| Cll. Flying Buckey-...... . 50 am
p Cincinnati = Indianapolis Express. II 90 am
Cleveland 4 Cincinnati EIpress...-...-. l.S0 pm
CiBti-, Ind, st. Louis L Kan. EI.-....'<.SS pm
ARRIVE FROs FAST.
Sisht EXpress-...--....-...--.- --l9 Am
/ Gin. Flying Buckeye = 80 am
Cleveland Cincinnati Express. 10 pm
New York, Boston 4 Cincinnati Ex-'4-S5 pm
ARRIyE yROr SOUTH.
NlRut i . Am
81 Dayton, Springfield Accom-. fr g.. yO5 Am
IL New York 4 Boston Limited. ~ 70 Am
Cleveland = Eastern Express ........... ~ pm
d Cincinnati: 4 Springfield Accom-. $50 pm
81 New York Limited EIpress.........-...-sy45 y IS pm
No. IL has through sleepers TO New ORR and
Soston without change.
Motifs the famous limited express. COM
posed entirely OF sieepers, east Of Cleveland
Through sleepers from Springfield. Makes
View York in I1S hours and Boston In AK
hours.
No. q has free Reclining Chair car TO ST.
-'' TT r-Nrrur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16
The Street Car Bells Should Go.

10 the Ed1tor OF IHE EVENING STAR:
Can you or any other person tell me what good
purpose Is served by having bells attached to
street cars7s II 1t be urged that foot passengers
are likely 20 be run over by street cars unless
warned OF their approach by q bell, then how
much greater Is the necessity for bells on private
carr1ageS7 And no one believe has ever suggested
that. The one Is drawn by rOugh-ShOd horses with
coooie-stone roadway, the other by SmOOth-ShOd
horses over asphalt pavements. And, besides, the
street car Is from four to SIX times large the av
erage private vehicle, andts always furnished with
lights at night SO the one Is more easily seen and
heard than the other yet for some reason-no not
reason. for their is no reason in it-but for some
cause II mas been required that In addition TO the
ciatterlng hoofs OF roughshod horses and the lum-
Oerlng SOUND OF ponderouS cars the additional
nuisance OF bell should be added to warn the
puolc or their approachi Those who live on the
line OF street cars have no conception OF this
annoyance TO the sick well as to those In health
IL Is hard enough to bear during the day, when
the ever recurring ctinQ-cldag OF the car bell Is
mo0lned oy the STIR aud hustle OF busy daily life;
put wnen night comes on and all other sounds are
hushed, with windows open 10 catch whatever OF
air may De astir this sitting weather, the poor In
valid or weary toiler seeks that repOSe SO much
needed, 1t Is then this nuisance Is most annoying
and Is kept up until the early hours OF morning III
these bells are nutSance and can be dispensed
with on sunday, why hotop secular days? The
commissioners have acted wisely in causing the
bells TO be removed rom street Cars. and the pub
Lie are grateful for IT. LET Us HAVE PxA0E g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16
Red Clouds Title.

Row THI sIorx ARE GovERNEp-REp cLoup THE
CHIEF ONLY OF ONE BAND.
To the Editor Of the EVENING STAR:
In your reference TO the Indian Red Clouds renly
20 Senator Dawes, In last Saturdays issue. You
speak OF him as chief OF the 'Sioux Nation which
Is an error. Red Cloud was never chief OF the
Nation, even when under the rule Of one person
long since done away with In 1S67-6s the Sioux
Nation, socalled about so 900 Indians was divided
Into several independent bands, each having a
head chief; one OF them was Red Cloud. At that
time his band and some others were at war with
the United states, ana peace commission was
the Sioux In council for lust and anal retirement
Of matters OF difference. i was q member OF that
commission In councils held with them they
complained that the great cause Of their troubles
among themselves and with our Government and
people was their division into several bands each
having q CHIEF VINO was jealous OF all the others,
often resulting In murder and war. s1rhey did not
want chiefs but something better-to be one
people, with council or committee at each
agency, 70 represent and do their business for
them" This was provided for by the Commission
having them all sign the same treaty with the
clear understanding that thereafter there were to
be no more Chiefs but councimen. Red Cloud
with the rest, assented and signed the agreement.
Unfortunately, some years afterward the blunder
was committed Of attempting TO make Spotted
Tail head chief, but iG never succeeded; he was
Tepud1ated by some OF the bands or settlements
and al last was waylaid and murdered by q rival
tempt has been made in that direction by any one
able 70 bring IL about
There are, however, among the Sioux, as among
other Indians small but aggressive minority
-progresslyes; anarchists IN fact, who are de-
termined 10 perpetuate the Old order OF things
the savage manners and customs OF their ances-
torA Among the Yankton Sioux they claim
rtr1ke the kea" as their '-God-appointed" chief
tain; the Oggailala Sioux, "ked Cloud, &C. When
Red Cloud was In this city a few years ago he was
cruelty advised and induced oy pretended friends
70 falsely assert himself chief OF the sioux ma
ion and 70 demand OF the authorities the restora-
ton 10 his people OF the bloody and degrading
Ooo OAnce. 5. +. 7.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16
NEW CHURCH BUILDINGS.
Improvements i'm Progress or Con.

Last April fair was held under the direction Of
Father Schmitt, pastor OF st. Joseph's church,
corner I'd and streets northeast, for the purpose
OF raising fund for the erection OF new pa
rochial school building. Through the vigorous en-
beavers OF the managers the sum OF $4,000 was
realized, which was Immediately utilized toward
the proposed object. The new building, for which
Mr.. Isaac Beers is the contractor. and which will
be completed by September 1, Is q two-story
Drick structure OF q very handsome design, and
consists OF four large school rooms on the first
floor, while the upper floor will be finished as
large nall. The brick work is now fully completed
Tns school Is under the management OF the Sisters
mother superior.
In addition to this improvement the priests pro-
pose to erect new church building, or rather to
complete the erection Of the building which for
several years has stood in an unfinished condition
When the fund was exhausted the walls had
reached height OF but Is feet above the ground
and temporary roof was constructed over these
the services being held partly below the street
level The proposed building will cost about
$4,000, which sum will be raised by contributions
menced during the coming fall or early next
spring.
On the corner Of I'd and streets southeast
STANDS the church OF st. Peter, Rev. Father De-
vlne sOlid-lOoking structure, to all appearances
good for years 20 come. But this like many other
grown by its congregation, now numbering con-
Sderably over $500, and in consequence plans are
being considered by which the old building may
De replaced by new one, more adequate to the
needs OF those who worship therein. Nothing Is
as yet definitely decided upon, although Collec-
stalment system. II Is, however, certain that
new building Will be erected On the present Site.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16
Helping the Poor Intelligently.

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:
Considerable has been published recently about
persons going about the city with endorsed papers
asking for aid, with special appeals such as 'stck
child" "death in the family" ''wanting to get
away to place where their friends are" &C. In
most instances 1t Is found that donors to persons
upon the streets making such appeals are
deceived ''The Associated Charities" was organ
ICED to aid the people who want to help poor people
tntellgently and Its ONCE Is open every day from
10 am. to p.T., except Sundays, during the
entire year, to confer with any one who wants to
aid such people and are in doubt about the merits
OF the cases coming to them. This association has
the record of over 5000, alphabetically arranged,
with carefully prepared data at the central Office
7O7 q street, with references to worthy and un-
worthy cases SO that II q stricken Female" or
q male "Just out Of the Hospital" comes to you
upon the Streets or at your places OF business. you
can refer them to the central once OF this associa-
tioa or call yourself and administer your relief. or
refuse It lnteligently. II we do not know the case
we will give prompt attention and ascertain all
about 1t. All we ask Is that hearty Co operation
which WIN make our efforts to Bystematize charity
q success. There Is no good excuse for being so
much deceived by speci0us appeals and endorse
ments. Send your contributions and your cases OF
charity to 7O7 q street northwest. We treat the
cases courte0usly, conf1denlially, but mean TO be
thoroughly Careful The. average number OF
callers le abouttwenty day.
I. & EAxRY, General Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16

eral; Capt. Cecil Clay, aide-de-camp; Capt. EDDY
b. townsend, aide-de-camp.
II: First Lieut. John Bigelow, Q. 8. Army, hav.
Ing been assigned TO perform the duties OF adJu.
tant-general or the District of Columbia, will act
In that capacity, with the rank OF lieutenant-col
ingly.
I'LL Capt Cecil Clay, A D. c., Is hereby assigned
20 temporary duty as Acknowledgement during the
absence OF acting Lieut-.Col. Bigelow.
General No. orders 3 0uly IL,
Major Joseph Z. McCammon, Judge advocate.
general, Is hereby detailed to perform the duties
OF mastering officer OF the volunteer militia. He
Will attend at his Office 1920 street. every Wed.
nesday and Thursday, from to o'clock pm, for
tne purpose or mastering recruits. Commanding
0cers Will instruct recruits to present themselves
for muster with enlistment papers properly made
out and signed In duplicate.
GEN. oRDwAY'S PLANS.
Gen. Ordway concluded by saying that before he
sailed for Europe he hoped to have the District
National Guard in full running order. Company
books and blanks are now being prepared to make
returns In true military style. In the fall he In
tends to devote considerable attention to the
training OF his men in rifle shooting. Shooting
galleries will be erected TN the 1rmories, and the
men VIII not only practice rife shooting but will
be thoroughly trained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16
THE PAY OF YRYvArRs

Lovers are prone TO self depreciation. Said he
tenderiy, as they SAT looking at the stars:
you love nue."
sThats what everybody sayA" gurgled the In
gonuOuS maiden.
Thsn the silence became 20 dssp that you could
hear the stars twtnklinG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16

volve with the pedals An endless chain connects
tie ped Al CO., wheel with the smaller cog-wheel
which drives the machine. A new type OF machine
which Is now considered the real safety was
brought nom England year or so ago IL Il
known as the Rover tyre, and has become
claily those who prefer comfort and safety
20 grace, have discarded large Wheels
Tor them. These machines have two wheels OF ths
same SIZE, or about the same sire the diameter
being 10 the neighoorhood OF 10 inches. The gene.
rai outline OF The machine is very much like thse
OF the velocipede, propelled by striking the feet
against the ground, which was a popular toy in
England ana France Al the beginning OF the PRES
ent century. The saddle Is placed between the
Two wheels The pedals, which are directly beneath
me SADDLE ana near the ground. turn cogged
wheel around, which plays an endless hahn that
passes around another coggcd wheel on the axle
OF the rear wheel These bicycles are so structe
the cogged wheels being proporiioned that
one complete revolution OF the pedal propels the
machine as far as revolution OF the pedal on q
high wheel They are usually geared up so as 70
be equal In this respect TO a wheel 81 or 81 inches
IN diameter. They can, OF course. he geared up
higher than that, but what would b. gained IN
speed would be lost In power. In one wanted 10
ind out which was the best machine 10 ride he
would get little satisfaction by talking TO riders
for nearly every rider has his choice and they All
direr. Good well-made machines cost an the way
from SIS 10 $50 or flsa4 They are constructed
with the greatest care, 20 secure lightneSs with
strength and durability. The finest machines
have hollow bars, forks and rods, baIl-besrings,
and every arrangement 10 secure strength and ia.
duce friction. The ball-bearings are constructed
so that the revolving post or axle, bears upon A
series OF small steel balls set around H. which "a.
volve upon each other with the axle. A wheel 50
constructed, when in good order II lifted from the
ground and set in rapid motion Will r.volve fot
many minutes before coming 10 a stop the friction
at the bearing Is so slight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16

The National Opera Companys late employees
have decided TO take no action Is q body, bus
TO let each creditor look out Tor his interest
Twenty OF the passengers OF the wrecked Merri.
mao arrived In Boston yesterday. They deny the
story OF organized drunkenness and robbery ON
the part OF the crew, though some baggage waa
rtno6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16

A BUDGET OF PERSONAL GOSSIP FROM MISS GRUMPY
wAsHINGroNIASs AT THE "BRANcH"-xRs GRAM
AND HER FANrLy-NR GEO. W. cHrLps AND ms
CRURcH-GKN. VAN vLrRrs SHREWSBURY F.Rx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16
THE ssDELINQUENT,, WATER Taxes
EX.Water Registrar Crane Discusses
the Situation Again.

HE CITES CASES IN PoNr-FAxEs CHARGED AGAINST
PERSONS WHO HAD THEIR OWN WATER MAINS-HE
REPLIES TO Mr.. BoND-FHH INCREAsE OF WATER
RATES ETC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-16

l. Inc 1oilow1ng omcers having been commits
s,onea ~ the President OF the United States on
VIII oe ooeyed and respected accordingly: Major
Henry crawford, quartermaster-generd; Major
Soseph n. McCammOn, Judge advocate general;
MAJOR James N. Pollard, Inspector general or ride
practice; Major Joshua o. stanton, surYeon-gen-